| As with any product that is as effective as the 'Chi Machine' there will be greedy people looking to make a buck from someone else's work. Dr. Inoue spent 38 years of his life researching the effects of oxygen on the body and the Chi Machine is the end result of that medical and kinematic research. They tested this machine on over 100,000 people before deciding on the final specifications. Those specifications are patented in 27 countries, including 2 Medical Patents in Japan,
None of the counterfeit machines have ANY research behind them. These devices, in an attempt to sell the machines for less, have used inferior motors in them. This causes the machine to not be able to provide the smooth, consistent, balanced motion necessary to receive the health benefits the machine was designed for.
These fake machines usually sell for between $98-$449. Some of them offer; multiple speed controls as an added benefit. This is exactly the opposite of what was discovered when Dr. Inoue invented the Chi Machine. Too slow of a speed will not produce the desired effect and we have seen that too high a speed can cause injury to the back, knees, shoulders and also cause headaches. After all the research Dr. Inoue did on this machine, if a variable speed control would have made the machine more effective, don't you think he would have included one? These companies have, with no research at all, decided to make changes to Dr. Inoues machine.
We have personally tried a number of these machines and the information that follows comes from our experiences with this equipment.
The Oxyciser, which is available from the Home Shopping Network for $98. has a very weak motor and a violent motion that has had many people complaining of injury. This one even comes with a warning that you could burn the motor up if you use it for more than 15 minutes at a time and don't rest it a half hour between uses. It also specifies that it is not to be used commercially.
The Stress Buster by Tinny Beauty, they have 2 models one cheap one and a 'deluxe' model. They have a variable speed control and should be avoided because of this. Basically this was made by a former Chi Machine distributor that took the Chi Machine to China and through a Chinese goverment sponsored program is having this fake machine built there. It is sold here though a couple of distributors. It is not his main business, he just makes these as extra income. Just call them and you will see.
The Swing Machine or Healthy Swing. Again a variable speed control and an inferior product. It weighs only 7lbs. The Chi Machine is 16lbs sturdy and built to be used in hospitals.
There are probably others, but these are the ones I have run across the most. I would suggest that if you are trying to save money by buying one of the copycats, that you should purchase the Oxyciser as they are all basically constructed the same. Why pay $349 for a cheap imitation when you can get one for $98.
If you have any doubts as to any of this information I suggest you call the company that makes each machine. You will find NO real companies behind any of these other machines, just importers of boxes trying to make a quick buck. I am so convinced that you will be dissatisfied with these machines that I have given you their names. I have had people purchase these machines only to return them and buy a Chi Machine. |
